La Roca de la Sierra Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in La Roca de la Sierra, Extremadura, Spain. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in La Roca de la Sierra varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 363 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 131 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2795 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in La Roca de la Sierra. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day.
La Roca de la Sierra vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
La Roca de la Sierra enjoys an average of 2795 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for La Roca de la Sierra
October, La Roca de la Sierra’s wettest month, receives 3 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 35°C (95°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our La Roca de la Sierra Precipitation page.
